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[psycho]

I'm new to Harley's and everything. However, it is clear from this discussion group which models are the most popular--the big fat boys and touring models. I think I bought my bike as a left over desire from my teen years--the basic stripped bike look. I wonder if in a few years I will be interested in the bigger bikes as well? I know they are a much more comfortable ride with those bigger tires, floor boards, and storage bags. For now I think my riding area will remain within a couple of hours of my home. We'll see!      

[ak]

well there,s two weeks of riding whats next, come by my house i,ll by ya-lunch ak

[JCZ]

Then swing by my place and I'll by you dinner [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

Relax where you're at Psychodeuce.....as you venture out it will take a natural course for you.

[KSims1868]

quote: "the big fat boys"

I don't know where you got that info, but on THIS site there isn't much "Fatboy" discussion becuase there has never been a CVO Fatboy.

Myself...I love the FXR3 and Deuce CVO models best.  Like you...I prefer the stripped down Harley.  I had a Road King for most of 2003, but it just wasn't my style.  I sold that king and bought the FXR3...couldn't be happier!!

[naitram]

i have a stripped down softail and one 3day trip riding 2up was enought to convince me i also needed a touring bike. ive had my serk for 2 seasons and 12k+ miles later i'm glad i bought it the first year i did a 1200+ mile trip from peabody, ma to old quebec city and this year a 1900+ mile trip from marlborough, ma to prince edward island. i still love to ride that softail for those rides that are only a few hours from home. you buy the bike that you like that fits your needs. if your needs change then either trade up or buy a second bike. youll find many members on this site that have 2 or more bikes.

[psycho]

quote: "the big fat boys"

I don't know where you got that info, but on THIS site there isn't much "Fatboy" discussion becuase there has never been a CVO Fatboy.

Myself...I love the FXR3 and Deuce CVO models best.

[psycho]

i have a stripped down softail and one 3day trip riding 2up was enought to convince me i also needed a touring bike. ive had my serk for 2 seasons and 12k+ miles later i'm glad i bought it the first year i did a 1200+ mile trip from peabody, ma to old quebec city and this year a 1900+ mile trip from marlborough, ma to prince edward island. i still love to ride that softail for those rides that are only a few hours from home. you buy the bike that you like that fits your needs. if your needs change then either trade up or buy a second bike. youll find many members on this site that have 2 or more bikes.

I have a feeling I might go the multiple bike route if my tastes change as I mature with riding. I realized that when I was test riding all the bikes (inluding the metric bikes). Certain moods seem to require certain bikes! Don't ya think?

[psycho]

Then swing by my place and I'll by you dinner [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

Relax where you're at Psychodeuce.....as you venture out it will take a natural course for you.

[fxr4]

I would say in general the softails are the most common Harley but I like to be a little different is why I bought a CVO bike. I've had a Heritage and a Electra Glide Classic. In my opinion there's no comparison in comfort. The Electraglide wins hands down. Being a single parent limits me from riding as much as I used to. This is one reason for getting rid of the dresser. I can't forsee getting rid of my FXR4 anytime soon but can forsee getting a dresser & keeping the FXR. For now though on trips 500 miles or more I put a touring seat and T-Bag on and take off.

[psycho]

well there,s two weeks of riding whats next, come by my house i,ll by ya-lunch ak

I had a feeling you guys were gonna say that. A friend of mine at work said I will be looking for places to go in no time. We'll see. You're probably right. But things like rain might keep me local for some time (Until I get caught in it and survive!)  

[psycho]

I've had a Heritage and a Electra Glide Classic. In my opinion there's no comparison in comfort. The Electraglide wins hands down. Being a single parent limits me from riding as much as I used to. This is one reason for getting rid of the dresser. I can't forsee getting rid of my FXR4 anytime soon but can forsee getting a dresser & keeping the FXR. For now though on trips 500 miles or more I put a touring seat and T-Bag on and take off.

How is the touring seat different? Plush padding etc? I guess I'm in a similar situation with my family. My wife hates, and let me stress hates bikes. I don't think she'll ever let me put either of my two girls on the back of the bike. Perhaps in a mall parking lot or something. So I just can't picture myself saying "Taking the bike up to Canada honey--see ya in three days!" My house key might not fit when I return :-/.  

[naitram]

I had a feeling you guys were gonna say that. A friend of mine at work said I will be looking for places to go in no time. We'll see. You're probably right. But things like rain might keep me local for some time (Until I get caught in it and survive!)

[fxr4]

Psychodeuce, The touring seat I have is made by Mustang. It has alot more padding and is 16" wide in frt. and the passenger width id 12". It is pretty comfortable but it does raise the seat height a bit and takes away from the looks of the bike. However on long trips I'm not as much concerned with looks as I am comfort. I got it through J&P Cycles. They offer some with drivers backrest for Softails. I don't get to take alot of trips but when I do I set my bike up for comfort to make the ride more enjoyable. Also my 8 year old daughter loves to ride. We just ride country roads with little to no traffic and cruise at a slower speed than normal. My kids have grown up riding motorcycles and 4 wheelers. She does love the Harley and so does my 4 year old son. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[KSims1868]

"Not my style".   What I meant by that was that the Road King didn't fit MY style of riding.  I like to feel like I am riding my bike.  I like to feel like I am part of the machine and we are cruising down the freeway as a whole...both complimenting the other in fit, feel, and finish.  
With the Road King...I always felt like I was riding ON a motorcycle...not with it.  It just wasn't the ride that I wanted.  It felt too bulky and not as manuveurable as the other bikes I had ridden.  Don't get me wrong...the RK is a fine piece of machinery, but it just was suited to MY needs.
One ride on the FXR3 and I knew I had found the bike meant to be in my garage.

I'm sure I'll have another touring bike again, but I don't think I'll ever SELL the FXR3.  It is just (IMO) the perfect bike.

[JCZ]

I had a feeling you guys were gonna say that. A friend of mine at work said I will be looking for places to go in no time. We'll see. You're probably right. But things like rain might keep me local for some time (Until I get caught in it and survive!)